The Nutcracker Tickets

The Cast, costumes, scenery, performance and Orchestra were first rate! Five thumbs up for all!!

The Nutcracker has become a Christmas tradition. The venue was beautiful and historic, and there is not a bad seat in the house. Acoustics were good, but we were disappointed that there was no live orchestra-just a prerecorded soundtrack. Dancers were phenomenal though.

I loved it, it was a great experience. Im not a city of SD resident but hope to come back for another show

It is a tradition for my family to attend Nutcracker every year. We were happy that a Saturday matinee was added a few years back. This makes it more convenient for grandchildren to attend. I have traveled the world and know what to expect out of a professional production. Peoria Ballet's Nutcracker this year was more like a student performance. The only professional dancers were three men, one being the artistic director. With that said, the artistic director did an okay job showcasing the students. However, people pay to see a professional production. My recommendation is that some professional dancers are brought in next year to heighten the experience for patrons who are paying a hefty ticket price. Peoria Ballet's Nutcracker has been just average for the past four years. Peoria needs to be wowed again. Regardless, we will continue to make it a family tradition and continue to support the arts in Peoria.

First I would like to begin by stating how excited I was to see the Nutcracker ballet with my son's fiancee and her daughter. I had not been to see the Nutcracker in years and remembered the production that I saw at the Michigan Theater as first rate. This was not to be repeated, however. I thought there would be a live orchestra and also a traveling, professional troupe - emphasis, traveling dancers with some local dancers and children. I paid $45 a ticket, not crazy expensive but seats reflected this price. The first act was dreadful, the dancing was not professional and brought to light that this production was performed by a school of dance, and not professional ballerina's. They brought out most of their dance troupe ranging in ages. One ballerina slipped and almost fell. The music was taped. I gave this two stars because the 'Guest Artists' helped greatly in the 2nd act. They still could not bring this production up to the level it should have been when paying good money. I would expect to see this type of performance at a high school performing arts theater. That's not to say the dancers didn't try to put their heart and soul into the production, I just should not have to pay professional pricing to see this type of dancing.

This is an annual holiday tradition for our family and we are never disappointed. The performers do an amazing job! Our seats were great to be able to see everything. I'd highly recommend this show to anyone who enjoys the holiday classic.

This was the first time I ever saw “The Nutcracker” and boy, it was really great. The dancers, the costumes, that scenery, the whole production was an absolute delight. A must see for everyone. Looking forward to seeing it again next year.

First time I seen The Nutcracker ballet there and it was amazing! Very well done! I'd definitely go back again!

My 7 year old granddaughter REALLY enjoyed and it's hard to have a bad seat at the Genesee. Only thing that would have made it even better would be a live orchestra, but they're not set up for that and ticket prices would be accordingly higher. Nevertheless, the sound system is very good.

We really enjoyed the show. The young people were, by far, the best parts of the show. The dances were exceptional and the music was very good with an appropriate volume. The scenery was nice and fit in well. We would go back and see it again. Some small downsides, the Michigan Theater seats are a tad narrow and the leg room is tight. The folks who got seats in the center have a hard way to go to get to their seats. I think that the fake snow could have been swept during intermission, it could have proven dangerous for the dancers, but thankfully was not. The littlest kids should have had a chance to be recognized at the end, but were not. Still a very good show.

This is a great event for young prospective ballerinas. A Christmas must

My granddaughter said it was better than she even imagined it would be.

The show did not have a store to the thyme. It could have been better. I was expecting more. Was a bit disappointed. Was not worth the price.

My daughter and I loved it! Definitely would recommend

This show was amazing. Can’t wait till next year our seat were right in the middle got to see everything.

Very enjoyable show! Great venue! Beautiful costumes and scenery!

There was no announcements for intermission or when the break was over.

The dancers, the costumes, the sets were all beautiful! Will definitely come back to see it next year!

My wife and I had a awesome time. I will definitely be going to more up and coming events.

This was my first time to attend the Nutcracker at Julie Rogers Theater. I was so impressed by the performances. The costumes were beautiful and the dancers did a wonderful job.